Comments on: A Dress Rehearsal..

By: TheRightWife

TheRightWife — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:51:23 +0000

What a great experience! I’m sure your friends were grateful for the excellent accommodations as well :)

By: ariana

ariana — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 21:08:31 +0000

Hi P,
Nope.. not yet :(

By: tryingin2007

tryingin2007 — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 15:58:43 +0000

just me here! checking in (daily) to see if there is any progress.

By: Emily

Emily — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:05:14 +0000

Beautiful photographs ariana! You should do that professionally.

By: monica

monica — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:53:11 +0000

Oh my gosh, in reply to what you said on my blog. That was too funny, the spread eagle part. I spit out a little water. I knew what you meant!

By: mandoo

mandoo — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:18:15 +0000

Thanks! That’s a great tip, I especially like the cheeky title for #3.

By: monica

monica — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:11:16 +0000

Oh how fun! And your pictures are beautiful. You have a great talent.

By: ariana

ariana — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:49:18 +0000

Hi Mandoo, sure!

I really liked “The thinking womans’ guide to giving birth” for it’s perspective on the medicalization of birth in this country.

I found the “Baby bargains” and “Baby 411″ books to by GREAT references.

For expectant mom’s planning on breastfeeding “So that’s what they’re there for” is a must have.

For expectant dads, Jeff really liked “Be Prepared.”

But honestly, probably the best thing you can get an expectant mom is the “Happiest Baby on the Block” book, or better yet the DVD.

Hope that helps!

By: mandoo

mandoo — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:59:52 +0000

previous = precious. Sorry!

By: mandoo

mandoo — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:59:37 +0000

Little Sophie is previous and I’m glad you had the dress rehearsal!

I was wondering, following your last post, if you’d be willing to list the books that you found most helpful and most unhelpful in preparing, planning, etc for labor and delivery! I know everyone gets the “What to Expect” book one way or another, but surely there are better books that real, modern women use! I’d love to have a list handy to get my friends, but being child-less myself, always have a hard time coming up with ideas.